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8-K ·Filed May 20, 2026

SFST

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC
BULLISH
Impact 5/10
Horizonweeks Processed5mo ago SEC0001206774-26-000289
8-K context-dependent: Items 7.01
Actionable Insight ▲ Bullish

The strong earnings momentum and capital raise position Southern First for continued organic growth. Monitor Q2 2026 earnings for confirmation of trends and any impact from the offering dilution.

DirectionBullish
Confidencehigh
Horizonweeks
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
SFST ▲ +13.81% at T+60d
LONG call ✓ call won +13.81% · α vs SPY +8.81% · entry $56.39 → $64.18
Entry = T+0 close
May 20, 2026
via day close
T+1d
+1.21%
call +1.21% · α +1.01%
$57.07
settled 5mo ago
T+5d
+1.97%
call +1.97% · α +0.73%
$57.50
settled 5mo ago
T+20d
+2.91%
call +2.91% · α +2.17%
$58.03
settled 4mo ago
T+60d
+13.81%
call +13.81% · α +8.81%
$64.18
settled 2mo ago

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Executive Summary

Southern First reported strong 2025 and Q1 2026 financial results at its annual shareholder meeting, including net income up ~96% YoY and ~88% YoY, respectively. The company also disclosed a $65M common stock offering and plans to redeem $11.5M of subordinated debt. The shareholder vote was routine with all director nominees elected.

Key Facts

  • 2025 annual net income of $30.4M, up 96% YoY; diluted EPS $3.72, up 95% YoY
  • Q1 2026 net income of $9.9M, up 88% YoY; diluted EPS $1.19, up 83% YoY
  • Completed $65M common stock offering to support growth and strengthen balance sheet
  • Plans to redeem remaining $11.5M of subordinated debt
  • All 16 director nominees elected, say-on-pay approved, and auditor ratified

Financial Impact

Net income more than doubled year-over-year in 2025 and nearly doubled in Q1 2026; $65M equity offering provides growth capital.

net incomeepsloansdepositsnet interest margin

Risk Factors

  • Dilution from the $65M common stock offering
  • Potential credit quality deterioration in an uncertain rate environment
  • Execution risk in deploying new capital profitably

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
National Commercial Banks
Analyst Consensus
86% bullish (7 analysts)

Investment Themes

Traditional Finance

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001206774-26-000289
Document: sfst4641091-ex991.htm0001206774-26-000289
Document: 0001206774-26-000289-index-headers.html0001206774-26-000289
Document: 0001206774-26-000289-index.html0001206774-26-000289
Document: 0001206774-26-000289.txt0001206774-26-000289
12 reports for SFST
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Oct 20, 2026
7d ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 5/10
$60.93awaiting T+60—$61.44 (+0.84%)
Oct 20, 2026
7d ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 5/10
$60.93awaiting T+60—$61.44 (+0.84%)
Sep 22, 2026
5w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$60.51awaiting T+60—$61.44 (+1.54%)
Jul 21, 2026
14w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$61.72 $60.09▼ −2.64%▼ −6.61%$61.44 (−0.45%)
Jul 21, 2026
14w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$61.72 $60.09▼ −2.64%▼ −6.61%$61.44 (−0.45%)
Jun 2, 2026
21w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$58.22 $61.97▲ +6.43%▲ +5.32%$61.44 (+5.53%)
May 20, 2026
22w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 5/10
$56.39 $64.18▲ +13.81%▲ +8.81%$61.44 (+8.96%)
Apr 21, 2026
27w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$56.43 $63.69▲ +12.87%▲ +5.97%$61.44 (+8.88%)
Apr 16, 2026
27w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$55.12 $61.71▲ +11.96%▲ +4.91%$61.44 (+11.47%)
Apr 16, 2026
27w ago
424B5
MIXED ★ 6/10
$55.12 $61.71▲ +11.96%▲ +4.91%$61.44 (+11.47%)
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Report published May 20, 2026